The People's Pharmacy

Nov 28 2024 300 ep. 61 mins 13k

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A truly independent voice bringing you everything from home remedies to the latest medical advances.

Pharmacologist Joe Graedon and medical anthropologist Terry Graedon talk to leading experts to discuss their research on issues relating to drugs, herbs, home remedies, vitamins and related health topics.

For more than four decades, the Graedons have been teaching, writing, and broadcasting information to help people make informed decisions about their health.

Tune in to get up to speed in less than 5 minutes on the week's breaking health news at the top of each podcast.

The podcast provides insights not found anywhere else about the pros and cons of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Hear stories about side effects, interactions, and generic drug complications that often haven’t yet reached the FDA.

You will discover details on home remedies, too: foods, herbs, and supplements that can ease the symptoms of common ailments. Our listeners often share their own valuable experiences on our website, and we frequently discuss those stories on the podcast as well.

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Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for Your Health (Archive)

Nov 28 2024 61 mins

In this week’s interview, Dr. Robert Waldinger of Harvard University explains why overcoming loneliness is essential for our health. His research, summarized in The Good Life, shows that close relationships are crucial for a satisfying life. In addition, the Surgeon General has issued a comprehensive report on the epidemic of loneliness and its effects on […]

Show 1409: From Hippocrates to Hypocrisy: The Hidden Risks of Healthcare

Nov 21 2024 61 mins

This Saturday morning, November 23, 2024, an expert from Australia helps us examine the hidden risks of healthcare. Healthcare providers have the best of intentions, but they simply cannot truly uphold the (apocryphal) part of the Hippocratic oath that urges “First, do no harm.” How can patients and their families become more familiar with the […]

Show 1408: Roots & Remedies: The Practice and Philosophy of Herbal Medicine

Nov 14 2024 60 mins

This week, we discuss how making your own herbal medicine at home can provide you with safe, inexpensive and effective ways to ease symptoms of common problems like colds, cuts and scrapes or heartburn. Our guest is a long-time People’s Pharmacy favorite, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog. Learn about leaves and roots in remedies you can […]

Show 1407: Battling Superbugs with Nature’s Viral Warriors

Nov 07 2024 72 mins

This week, we consider whether viruses might be able to overcome bacterial infections that resist all antibiotics. We start with a thrilling story from a few years ago in which a scientist saved her husband’s life with bacteriophages. Then we turn to a journalist who grew up in Russia where bacteriophages are common remedies. She […]

Show 1406: How Hypnotherapy Helps People Heal from Stress, Pain and Trauma

Oct 31 2024 60 mins

This week, a nationally-renowned expert on hypnotherapy describes how this tool can be used to help people heal from stress or pain. Have you tried it? You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EDT on your computer or smart phone (wunc.org). Here is a link […]

Show 1405: Why Does Anger Harm Your Heart?

Oct 23 2024 76 mins

This week, we’ll dive into the research on how emotions affect your heart health. Specifically, we talk with two scientists who have studied the impact of anger on blood vessels. How might that shape your risk of a heart attack? Can you change your impulse to react with anger when somebody else is thoughtless or […]

Show 1404: How You Can Avoid the Harms from Forever Chemicals

Oct 17 2024 60 mins

This week, an eminent toxicologist, now retired, describes the concerns about PFAS compounds, also known as forever chemicals. Although scientists have known for decades that they get into our bodies readily, the apparent benefits led to their widespread use. These are compounds that do a wonderful job keeping your boots and rain gear dry, keeping […]

Show 1403: Managing Year-Round Allergies with Medicines and Herbs

Oct 10 2024 77 mins

This week, our guests share their expertise on how to deal with sniffles and congestion, whether you are reacting to seasonal triggers or suffer from year-round allergies. Can you reduce the amount of allergen you are exposed to? Which medications could help, and what are the downsides? We’ll also discuss some herbs that can help […]

Show 1402: How You Can Protect Your Precious Eyesight and Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Oct 02 2024 60 mins

This week, Joe and Terry Graedon welcome your calls about how you can protect your precious eyesight. Have you been struggling with dry eyes or diagnosed with glaucoma? You can share your experience or ask your questions at 888-472-3366 between 7 and 8 am EDT on Saturday, October 5, 2024. We also invite you to […]

Show 1401: Are Miracle Cures Hiding in Plain Sight? Unlocking the Lifesaving Potential of Old Drugs

Sep 26 2024 61 mins

This week, we talk with a physician who was struck with a catastrophic illness as a medical student. He nearly died from it; in fact, a priest administered last rites. But David Fajgenbaum wouldn’t give up. He helped find the treatment–an existing drug for a different health condition–that has kept him alive for more than […]